I never pray for patience. I know enough, that you do not ‘get‘ patience delivered to your door in a tidy non-fragile box. You get the ‘opportunity’ to practice patience, thereby growing your ‘patience muscles’. (Yea, I hate that.)
I have mostly been a good patient, during this recovery phase of my surgery. However, there have been a few times where toddler-worthy tantrums were thrown, complete with frustration and tears. If you ask My Loving Spouse about those, his eyes will get as big as saucers and he may say a few Bad British Words.
I could probably be more patient, if this recovery didn’t take so long….
It is what it is.
With all of my laying about, I am taking the opportunity to practice lettering. I’ve bought a collection of pens, paper and read a few blogs. The bottom line…it takes practice. It is mostly about muscle memory.
I am also practicing prayer. It too is muscle memory, turning to God. My prayers are fairly simplistic, but I’m pretty sure, that God doesn’t really care. Praying for others when I cannot sleep. Praying when I have no energy to do anything else, but rest…
and I am blessed.
PS: If you like, I will pray for you.
I, too, have learned not to pray for patience. God gives you things like a teenager and an ex-husband. So glad you are finding things you can do during this slow down, especially using your creativity. Remember, this too shall pass!
Thank you, becoming comfortable with ‘rest’…
Happy retirement!
Ellen, I am excited to hear you are exercising your prayer muscles :). You are such a “doer”. You get so much accomplished …. I get worn out just reading your blog! Now that you’ve had to slow down, and you have time to pray, imagine what can be accomplish by praying! Try asking God what He wants you to pray about and see what happens!
That is great advice from someone who has a strong prayer muscle. Thanks, love you!
Hi Ellen,
Slow and easy, Ellen. That’s what God wants from you. You are doing great, don’t worry about your recovery. It’s getting there like the little train that could. It’s wonderful that you are trying to learn something new, ie. the lettering. Very clever of you! Keep swinging on the porch and be happy as you are moving right along……..just not at the speed you wish. The cows are in the meadow waiting for you!
Hugs and love, Trudy
Indeed, thank you Trudy! I never tire from the views out my windows.
Appreciate your being on the journey with me,
love,
Ellen